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Read this with great interest as I can't ever remember our fume cupboard being tested! Do schools have to comply with AS/NZS 2243.8? What do non-government schools do in the country to get theirs tested and about how much does it cost? I figure I can make a few waves as I'm leaving at end of term! I...

A student was pouring tert-butyl alcohol out of the bottle when it all crystallised. Is it like glacial acetic acid where you just heat it up to use it?
It is a mystery why it did it when the temp has been a lot warmer than it usually is in Orange!
All suggestions appreciated
Janice

We have some histological wax that has never been used to my knowledge. Does anyone know if there is a way of using it that is suitable for a school ie not too complicated?
Thanks
Janice